Coordinator in Residential Well-being

About the role

The Coordinator will join the Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg, VA to support the mission of creating intentional residential communities that foster belonging, flourishing, compassion, and meaningful engagement.

Responsibilities

• Empower all residential students to engage across differences and find meaningful belonging in the campus community.
• Identify trends and opportunities for dialogue, intervention, and programming to provide experiences that foster an environment of acceptance and civility.
• Lead a team of approximately 15-20 Residential Well-being Student Leaders who live in the residence halls and work to ensure that every student is engaged at the optimal level.
• Grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
• Offer a base compensation package between $44,000 - $46,000 with an on-campus apartment or $50,000 - $52,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Be team-oriented and demonstrate adaptability and initiative
• Demonstrate vision and creativity in program design and promotion, as well as strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace change as an opportunity for creativity, learning, and improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with campus-wide engagement and strategic planning
• Creativity in identifying, brainstorming, implementing, and evaluating programs and services to build welcoming communities that foster belonging.
• Ability to respond effectively to crises
• Experience working with students in a complex, educational setting